Alumni news

Helping disenfranchised young people

An AUT expert in Alternative Education would like to see vulnerable young people better provided for in mainstream secondary schools.

AUT to host Lifewise Big Sleepout

Helping Auckland’s increasing community of homeless people

National politics in local government

The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties.

Podiatry put best foot forward

Podiatrists in NZ will soon be able to prescribe certain medications direct to patients after the Government passed new regulations.

Matariki art a koha from AUT Pou Māori

This year’s free Matariki art, from Auckland University of Technology, features work by Bachelor of Design tauira Te Awanui a Rangi Teresa Clark.

Student receives NZ Space Scholarship

AUT student Asif Rasha will work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

Honorary doctorate for Lisa Carrington

Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (DNZM), has been recognised by AUT as an Honorary Doctor of the University.

AUT students working with Auckland FC

AUT’s partnership with Auckland FC is providing invaluable opportunities for students to engage first-hand with a professional sports organisation.

KiwiSaver at a crossroads

Changes to KiwiSaver laid out in this year’s budget undermine what was already an underperforming scheme, writes Professor of Finance, Aaron Gilbert.

Panel discussion: Auckland’s volcanoes 

A panel discussion on 29 May at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will explore the volcanoes and lava caves of Tāmaki Makaurau.